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Warenski Integral Mughal Khanjar Dagger & Sheath (Circa 2001)

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Not many Warenski integrals around. Buster did only a few, during the period 2000 t0 2002. A pretty cool one, IMHO.

As I understand the story, Buster was going to make two of this type dagger, but never finished the second one.
A hair under 12" overall, blade (handrubbed satin finish) a tiny bit under 7", handle (beadblasted) and blade from one of block of 440-C.

Being all steel it is quite different from his other more embellished knives, but I really like it. That's because the shapes and curves really appeal to me, as is the difference between polished and matte!! Very understated.

Being all steel it is quite different from his other more embellished knives, but I really like it. That's because the shapes and curves really appeal to me, as is the difference between polished and matte!! Very understated.

Bob, is it yours?? if so great catch!!

Marcel

Incidentally, the above post included the same image twice, which I've now corrected - so as to show both sides. Marcel, yes, it is.

Bob, "pretty cool" is an understatement...
What a beautiful and completely different art knife relative to what
can be seen on the Forum!

Originally Posted by Joss

That's the one. I don't know if he re-handled the blade or re-bladed the handle. In any case, it is stunning. The handle is typical of mughal work. They didn't go for sublety.

Julie did the handle and inlays, Buster ground the blade...
This was one of Buster’s favorite pieces, it was created as a result of his long term
interactions with Dr. Larry Marton, friend and collector, including the study of many
antique Jambiyas. With this piece, Buster probably surpassed the ancient masters.
Overall length 15 3/16” (386 mm)